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Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.

Business, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

European Package Carrier Expands in US With Purchase of Golden State Overnight

General Logistics Systems B.V., a parcel delivery firm based in Amsterdam and with operations throughout Europe, is expanding in the United States with the purchase of Golden State Overnight for $90 million.

October 12, 2016
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

E-Logs Tops ATRI Survey Of Critical Industry Issues

LAS VEGAS — The American Transportation Research Institute said the top concern for truckers is the use of electronic logging devices.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
October 10, 2016
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA Proposes Changes to Scoring System For Motor Carriers, Seeks Public Feedback

Federal trucking regulators are previewing proposals that would modify a program that measures the safety performance of motor carriers on the nation’s highways.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2016
Special Coverage, Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

ELD Mandate Soars to No. 1 on ATRI's Top 10 List of Critical Issues

LAS VEGAS — The American Transportation Research Institute released its annual top 10 list of critical issues affecting the trucking industry on Oct. 3 at the Management Conference & Exhibition. It also announced a new app with the National Association of Truck Stop Owners to address one of those issues: parking.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
October 6, 2016
Business, Equipment

Cummins Rolls Out 2017 Greenhouse Gas Compliant X15 Engines

Cummins Inc. rolled out its X15 heavy-duty engine at its engine plant in Jamestown, New York, saying it exceeds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2017 greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency standards.

October 6, 2016
Business, Equipment, Technology

Continental to Acquire Majority Stake in Zonar

Continental announced Oct. 4 that it has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in technology provider Zonar.

October 4, 2016
Business, Equipment

Equipment Leasing and Finance Activity Rises in August

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association reported a 12% year-over-year improvement and a 10% sequential increase in new business volume in its index designed to reflect a cross-section of industry activity.

October 3, 2016
Business, Equipment

Pressure System International Expands Capacity

Pressure Systems International, which sells automatic tire inflation systems, moved into a new manufacturing and office facility that’s twice the size of its prior facility with the intention of increasing production.    

October 3, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment

Cowan Sticks With Navistar From Bad Times to Good

LAS VEGAS — A marketing video by Navistar Inc. demonstrated the company’s interest in regaining the business of over-the-road fleets by including extended visits with drivers from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Cowan Systems — all members of the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in the United States and Canada.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 1, 2016
Business, Government, Equipment

Consolidated Fastfrate Begins Cross-Border Service, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Consolidated Fastfrate celebrated its 50th anniversary Sept. 26, and company CEO Ron Tepper announced his direction for the company in a corporate newsletter and company event.

September 30, 2016